(205) 721-9893
Strive Counseling Services ,L.L.C.
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Therapist
Ashley L. Shivers ME.d, LPC, NCC
Ashley Shivers was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business from The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Montevallo.
Ashley has over seven years of experience in counseling in various settings. She has worked with individuals of all ages including children, teens, and adults. She provides a unique approach to life’s challenges using dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused techniques, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, with a person-centered perspective.
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She is passionate about providing services to the community. She provides a place of safety and encouragement while approaching therapy with an unconditional positive regard. She specializes in helping others manage daily stress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and substance use by helping create a place of peace.
She is motivated by others as well as by her two young children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, doing yoga, reading, spending time with family and friends, and helping the community.
Therapist
Lindsey Guin, ALC
Under the supverisoin of Kasi Freeman, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC
Lindsey (she/her/hers) graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies emphasizing the child and adolescent populations. Lindsey completed her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and going to the park with her dog in her free time.
Lindsey wholeheartedly believes that anyone and everyone can benefit from counseling. Lindsey strives to meet each client where they are and provide a safe and judgment-free zone for the therapeutic process. Lindsey is passionate about making therapy a collaborative process by encouraging clients to take an active role in their treatment. Lindsey uses a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions depending on what works best for each client. Lindsey’s goal for each client is to leave treatment with the confidence and self-esteem to implement coping skills and face adversity on their own.
Lindsey’s past counseling experience includes working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma and abuse, difficult life transitions, chronic illness, grief, and low self-esteem. Lindsey has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. Lindsey is passionate about advocating for equal rights for all persons no matter their sex assigned at birth, gender identity, or sexual preferences. Lindsey looks forward to working with individuals who come from many different walks of life with a variety of presenting problems and therapeutic goals.
Therapist
Esperanza Sanchez, ME.d, ALC
Under the supervision of Dusty Sivley, MA, LPC-S
Esperanza Sanchez was born and raised in Camano Island, Washington. After high school she decided to continue pursuing her dream of playing soccer as a college athlete and through that journey she found herself in the arms of Montevallo, Alabama. Esperanza earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Montevallo.
Esperanza has worked with individuals in a wide variety of ages and covered a diverse amount of mental health needs, especially those related to grief and loss.
She is passionate about making mental health services more accessible to teenagers, athletes, and those within the Spanish speaking community. A language barrier should never be the reason someone lacks the ability to get the help they need. Esperanza strives to use her bilingual background to help those who many times go unheard and unseen in the Birmingham community.
Esperanza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Counseling techniques. Each of these practices help clients overcome the challenges that mental health issues bring to the table.
In her free time, Esperanza enjoys going to the gym, helping others on their fitness journey as a Certified Personal Trainer, hiking, visiting her family in Washington, watching movies, and trying out new foods.
Intern
LaKeisha Burroughs
LaKeisha Burroughs is from Birmingham, Alabama, and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Miles College in 2000. After graduating, she realized her purpose was to work with adolescents. She began her professional career in social services in 2005 at the Department of Youth Services, where she worked in direct care with juvenile delinquents until 2015. In 2016, she transitioned to the Department of Human Resources, where she served families. During her time at DHR, she worked in the Family Preservation and CANS department and with the specialized program called 'Family Wellness Court.'
To further her knowledge and education, LaKeisha decided to return to school to obtain her Master’s degree in Social Work. She is currently pursuing this degree at Alabama A&M University. Her passion is to impact the lives of others with respect, dignity, integrity, and hope through action and deed. Her mission is to serve others with a pure heart.
LaKeisha plans to work with adolescents and individuals suffering from addiction. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, and traveling.
Office Manager
Patricia Davis
I was born and raised in Alabama. I am a 19-year widow and have been blessed with an awesome son who attends Huntington College in Montgomery, Alabama.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Miles College and over 20 years of customer service experience and office skills. My most gifted asset is being of service to others. I believe that customer service etiquette is slowly but surely disappearing. However, a business should make people feel, with each telephone call or visit, that you are organized and that they matter. Additionally, your staff should be dedicated to the mission and purpose of the services being rendered.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my special friend, and attending my son’s basketball games.